By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Japan board appears ready to end its seven-year-old yield curve control framework and lift the negative short-term interest rate target, either this month or next, as widespread labor shortages are prompting major firms to accept higher wage hikes during their annual talks with unions, which the board … Continue reading Preview: Bank of Japan Edging Closer to Ending Yield Curve Control Framework, Raising Rates amid Reduced Risk of Economy Slipping Back into Deflation